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Louis Llovio
October 15, 2026

Will Amendment 3 help or hurt Florida? Depends on whom you ask

The Business Observer asked the leaders of Florida TaxWatch and Florida Realtors about the ramifications of the proposed constitutional amendment.

Florida

Elizabeth Djinis
October 15, 2026

How to get to the bottom — and then the top — of AI search patterns

The speed of AI has created both threats and opportunities for businesses seeking to reach the top of search engines.

Florida

Louis Llovio
October 14, 2026

Work progressing at Naples Airport as it readies for American Airlines

The Collier County airport is getting prepared for the return of commercial service for the first time since 2017.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Anastasia Dawson
October 7, 2026

Tampa-based burger chain launches drive-thru makeovers as part of turnaround

Checkers and sister brand Rally’s are updating 20 restaurants — overhauling the look, technology and customer experience.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
October 2, 2026

IMG Academy undertakes most capital projects in campus history

A surge of action is designed to set the prominent west Bradenton sports school up for sustained growth.

Manatee-Sarasota

Eric Garwood
September 29, 2026

Sarasota County mulls possible offer to buy shuttered golf course

Residents hope Sarasota leaders will find a way to pay the price to convert the long-closed layout into a stormwater savior.

Manatee-Sarasota

Allison Koehler
September 25, 2026

Tampa coffee chain eyes up to 8 more stores, grocery shelves and more

Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters is on tightrope with its next phase of growth, balancing profitability and consistency without missing opportunities.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Dana Kampa
September 23, 2026

Idaho gin, vodka and whiskey distillery eyes Sarasota for Florida debut

With a cupboard full of awards and medals, Warfield Distillery and Brewery has high hopes for the Sunshine State.

Manatee-Sarasota

Anastasia Dawson
September 18, 2026

Tampa firm turns scrap into sculpture — with prices from $600 to a projected $100K

Modern Art Creations is building Tampa’s newest fine-art gallery by merging industrial fabrication with custom works forged for collectors, designers and commercial clients.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
August 28, 2026

Pinellas marina boss focuses on future as 100th anniversary approaches

Founded in the 1920s, Hubbard’s Marina is a family-owned business whose current generation is as focused on growth — and new approaches — as his forefathers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
August 26, 2026

Naples medical device giant builds apartments to meet employee growth

Medical device manufacturer Arthrex is building a 41-unit apartment complex in the city to help new employees moving to the area.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Andrew Warfield
August 12, 2026

Sarasota cottage row businesses ponder options as demolition lingers

With an apartment building slated to replace an entire block of small businesses on Fruitville Road, a group of five businesses there hope to move their buildings to create Sarasota Bungalow Village.

Manatee-Sarasota

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August 10, 2026

Sarasota-Bradenton techies create food truck discovery app

Sarasota-Manatee food truck owners can post their precise locations, menus, specials and more on FoodTrukt.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Anastasia Dawson
August 7, 2026

Moving company slides into new niche with unique training center

Inside a Clearwater warehouse, 2 College Brothers is creating a practice apartment where new hires can perfect their skills before moving customers into their next homes.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Elizabeth Djinis
July 31, 2026

SWFL medical device firm, after raising $50M, aims for profitability

Catalyst OrthoScience, in the ongoing effort to turn a profit, leans on market timing and tweaking its products based on surgeons' feedback.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Will Amendment 3 help or hurt Florida? Depends on whom you ask

How to get to the bottom — and then the top — of AI search patterns

Work progressing at Naples Airport as it readies for American Airlines

Tampa-based burger chain launches drive-thru makeovers as part of turnaround

IMG Academy undertakes most capital projects in campus history

Sarasota County mulls possible offer to buy shuttered golf course

Tampa coffee chain eyes up to 8 more stores, grocery shelves and more

Idaho gin, vodka and whiskey distillery eyes Sarasota for Florida debut

Tampa firm turns scrap into sculpture — with prices from $600 to a projected $100K

Pinellas marina boss focuses on future as 100th anniversary approaches

Naples medical device giant builds apartments to meet employee growth

Sarasota cottage row businesses ponder options as demolition lingers

Sarasota-Bradenton techies create food truck discovery app

Moving company slides into new niche with unique training center

SWFL medical device firm, after raising $50M, aims for profitability

Will Amendment 3 help or hurt Florida? Depends on whom you ask

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